Wearing a condom during sex can help prevent pregnancy and the spread of sexually transmitted infections. Whether you're using a male or female condom, it's important that you put it on properly or it won't be as effective.
Condoms are small, thin pouches that cover your penis during sex and collect semen (cum). Condoms prevent pregnancy by stopping sperm from getting into the vagina, so sperm can’t meet up with an egg. Some types of condoms also help prevent STDs.
The condom acts as a barrier that prevents you and your partner from exchanging these fluids. Condoms can also reduce the risk of STIs like syphilis, herpes, and HPV that are spread through skin-to-skin contact when the infected areas are protected by the condom.
Condoms are widely recommended for the prevention of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). They have been shown to be effective in reducing infection rates in both men and women.
Using a condom every time you have sexual intercourse is one of the best ways to practice safe sex. You can buy condoms over the counter at pharmacies, grocery stores and general merchandise stores.
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Condoms are effective at preventing pregnancy when used correctly and consistently. Internal condoms can be trickier to use than external condoms, leading to more user errors. Except for the lambskin type, condoms are an effective barrier against STI spread.
Condoms and dental dams offer protection during sex. Correct use of condoms reduces the risk of disease but does not eliminate it. Using condoms correctly can prevent the spread of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) including human immunodeficiency disease (HIV) and hepatitis.